This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of [257], ..., Scarsdale, N.Y., this 24th day of November, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. David Levy and Mrs. S. Lauer.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257].
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What was object Seely meeting with me at Vanderbilt Hotel yesterday?
   (A) The attempt to find the processes of activity and to, as near as possible, create fear in the mind of [257] as to what might or would be accomplished if the activities are carried on as they are to be carried on.
   Also an opening for later, as has been indicated; that if these are presented there will be the attempt to make for settlements without carrying through.
   The attempts also to gain as much as possible the approach that will be made.
4. (Q) What effect will lawyer Steuer have on my case?
   (A) Only the effect that [257] or attorneys may have the fear of Steuer. [Max Steuer]
5. (Q) Will [900] case against me have any bearing at St. Louis trial?
   (A) Not unless it's allowed as evidence, which it should not be.
   Again we find the necessity of all points, all conversations, all activities to be given - a thorough understanding of same - to the trial attorneys in St. Louis, and especially Reed.
6. (Q) Will Seely threats to me be brought to bear at trial?
   (A) If it can get away with them, so far as they will effect or produce anxiety on [257]'s part - just as far as he can carry them!
7. (Q) What does he refer to when he told me they would surprise me at St. Louis because of a situation between Edwin Grove and myself?
   (A) Not known by what is referred to, but the attempts to produce in [257]'s mind the idea that there are things they do not know, there are things that are of a questioning nature, see?
8. (Q) What relation did I have with Grove that might be criticized?
   (A) Only the attempts to seek information for same.
9. (Q) Will [257] be called to testify on the stand at St. Louis?
   (A) This depends upon whatever is presented in the first opening, and as the progress of the trial goes on - if it goes that far. This will depend altogether upon attorneys.
10. (Q) Why does Seely have lawyer for trial?
    (A) Only his egotism.
11. (Q) What unexpected moves does Seely plan that I should be advised of for protection?
    (A) All of these, as has just been indicated - these are all as we find in the present.
12. (Q) Is Seely planning to offer a settlement before or during trial?
    (A) As has been indicated.
    If this can be accomplished to the advantage of all, to be sure it will be done.
13. (Q) What should I say to Seely in the next meeting as to my stand on the case?
    (A) The least said the better.
14. (Q) At the conference Wednesday with all lawyers, please advise me what to suggest or advise so they will be fully prepared?
    (A) As has been given from the beginning, all be acquainted with ALL FACTS concerning same, and especially the trial attorneys.
15. (Q) Any other important instructions for me?
    (A) These are the ones, as we find.
16. (Q) Should Lande have a physical reading, as he suggested, to keep in health?
    (A) This shall be determined by Lande.
17. (Q) Would it be advisable for Edgar Cayce to go with me to St. Louis?
    (A) It would be very bad, because this will be part of that which will be suggested, or attempted to be suggested.
18. (Q) Any other advice at this time?
    (A) Do these, as we find in the present.
19. We are through for the present.

    Copy to self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 11/22/36 He obtained 257-174.
2. 11/24/36 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 12/05/36 He obtained 257-176.

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